Africa's 'most reliable partner' is Europe, says EU chief
As China and Russia court impoverished and fragile African states with offers of security or loans, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says Europe offers the continent the "most reliable" partnership.
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French individual flair entails more homework, says Sexton
Johnny Sexton says France present a different challenge to other Six Nations opponents because he and his Irish team-mates have to brush up on the skills of individual players rather than a team system.
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Marquez ready to fight for seventh Moto GP world title
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez insisted on Tuesday his objective "is to fight for the championship" this season after suffering from vision problems last year.
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Neil Young urges Spotify employees to quit
Neil Young is urging Spotify employees to quit their jobs at the company he's accused of spreading disinformation, urging them to leave before "it eats up your soul."
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Democratic-led US states roll back mask mandates
Several Democratic-run US states have announced plans to lift mask mandates in indoor places and schools as coronavirus infections decline in America.
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Tuchel absence 'big challenge' for Chelsea at Club World Cup
Chelsea assistant Zsolt Low said Tuesday the absence of Covid-hit Thomas Tuchel presents a "big challenge" for the European champions at the Club World Cup.
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Oil prices fall as tensions ease
Oil prices fell Tuesday on easing geopolitical concerns surrounding major crude producers Iran and Russia while stock markets traded mixed.
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Ex-pope Benedict XVI asks for forgiveness over sex abuse scandal
Ex-pope Benedict XVI asked for forgiveness Tuesday for clerical child sex abuse committed on his watch, but aides rejected allegations of a cover-up while he was archbishop of Munich.
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Burkina prosecutors seek 30 years for ex-leader Compaore over Sankara murder
Military prosecutors on Tuesday called for a 30-year jail term against Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaore for the 1987 murder of his predecessor, revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara.
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Fan violence revives memories of British football's dark days
Britain's head of football policing has warned that coordinated action must be taken to stop fan violence spiralling out of control after a significant rise in disorder and arrests this season.
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